Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) will levy user fee for the Solid Waste Management from the residents from Apr.1. In a press release, the MCC Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif has said that in the first phase Rs. 10 will be charged for residential areas up to 500 sq.ft., Rs. 40 for areas measuring 501-1,000 sq.ft.,…
Mysuru: It is a common belief that depositing money in banks is safer than keeping it at home. However, recent incidents reveal that even banks are not secure. Alarmingly, individuals with bank accounts — despite committing no mistakes — now face the risk of being labelled suspects under cybercrime laws. Kiran Naik, a Mysuru resident,…
Janata Janardan is watching As a common man, I was intrigued to read about the case of the authorities finding burnt stacks of cash in the outhouse of Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court. According to Arghya Sengupta, Research Director of Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, that is held in high esteem for…
5 percent rebate from Apr. 1 to Apr. 30 Mysuru: In a move aimed at boosting municipal revenue, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has implemented a 3-5 percent increase in Property Tax for the 2025-26 financial year, effective April 1. The decision has caught residents off guard, coming at a time when citizens are already…
The recent fire in the out-house of Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court and the subsequent photographs of burnt cash bundles, followed by calls for judicial reform, takes one back to April 25, 2016. That was the day the 43rd Chief Justice of India, Tirath Singh Thakur Pogali, broke down in front of…
Dr. Gauri Rokkam advocates whole foods for wholesome health This interview stands apart from others featured in Star of Mysore on the occasion of International Women’s Day. While we have highlighted women excelling in fine arts, theatre, mountaineering, vehicle repair, the entertainment industry, medicine, food and courier delivery, this feature — last in the series…
Hoteliers cite heavy losses as unchecked street eateries eat into their business Mysuru: While street food vendors are an integral part of Mysuru city, their unlicensed and unregulated presence often causes health concerns, traffic congestion and waste management issues. Addressing the situation, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Health Officer Dr. Venkatesh has assured that a drive…
Mysuru: The Central Office of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has approved Package 3 of the long-pending Mysuru-Kushalnagar Highway project, covering the critical Hunsur-Periyapatna stretch. Construction is slated to begin in the second week of April, marking a major leap in regional infrastructure development. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar welcomed the decision,…
By Ganesh Anil As we continue to celebrate a month-long International Women’s Day, stories of women breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes continue to inspire. Among them is Shilpa Ravi, a 37-year-old resident of Ramakrishnanagar in Mysuru, whose unwavering determination has transformed her from a home-maker into a force to be reckoned with in the male-dominated…
Bengaluru: In yet another blow to consumers, the State Cabinet, which met here this morning, approved Nandini milk price hike by Rs. 4 per litre. The Government had previously hiked the milk price by Rs. 2 a litre in June last year. Now, the State Government, bowing to the demands of Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF)…
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